Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Valentine Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Classic Lanes
Bowling Alley
X-Ray Arcade
Nightclub
Mitchell Gallery of Flight
Museum
Cudahy Historical Museum
Museum
Marcus South Shore Cinema
Cinema
Food and Drink (6) F
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Tony's Hickory Inn
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Brew Town Pub and Grill
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Cousins Subs
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
The RedZone MKE
Bar
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Orange Leaf
Sweets
Five Guys
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Gigi's Cupcakes
Sweets
Landmark 1850 Inn
Bar
The Airport Lounge
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Elite Tumbling Factory
Gym
Oak Creek Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Pick 'n Save
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Papas Bakery
Bakery
Woodman's Markets
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Pick 'n Save
Grocery Store
Auntie Anne's
Bakery
Pick 'n Save
Grocery Store
Parks (20) A+
Little League Park
Park
Grant Park
Park
Camelot Park
Park
Chapel Hills Park
Park
Kickers Creek Park
Park
Riverton Meadows Park
Park
Ladish Park
Park
Cudahy Park
Park
Abendschein Community Park
Park
Manor Marquette Park
Park
Warnimont Park
Park
Former North Shore right-of-way
Park
Carollton Park
Park
Oak Creek Parkway
Park
Pulaski Park (Cudahy)
Park
Pulaski Park Tot Lot
Playground
Greenlawn Park
Park
Former North Shore Right-of-Way
Park
Otjen Park
Park
Oak Creek High School Park
Park
Lake Vista Park
Park
Henry Miller Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Drexel Town Square
Park
Oak Creek Splash Pad
Playground
Shops (3) F
Mari's Flowers
Florist
Speedway
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Aqua Salon & Spa
Beauty
Verizon
Electronics
Wisconsin Vision
Optician
Speedway
Convenience Store
PetSmart
Pets
Woodman's
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Petco
Pets
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
South Shore Cyclery
Bicycle
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Optician
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
J B Richards Hair Design
Hairdresser
Burlington
Department Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in South Milwaukee.
Public Transit Stops (53)
Stops & Stations A+
10th Avenue & Minnesota
Bus Stop
10th Avenue & Minnesota
Bus Stop
10th Avenue & Monroe
Bus Stop
10th Avenue & Rawson
Bus Stop
10th Avenue & Milwaukee
Bus Stop
10th Avenue & Rawson
Bus Stop
10th Avenue & Michigan
Bus Stop
10th Avenue & Marquette
Bus Stop
Marquette & Chicago
Bus Stop
Chicago & Marquette
Bus Stop
Chicago & Hawthorne
Bus Stop
Chicago & Hawthorne
Bus Stop
Chicago & Marion
Bus Stop
Chicago & Aspen
Bus Stop
Chicago & Aspen
Bus Stop
15th Avenue & Marshall
Bus Stop
Chicago & Manistique
Bus Stop
15th Avenue & Marion
Bus Stop
Chicago & Drexel Layover
Bus Stop
15th Avenue & Manistique
Bus Stop
Chicago & Park
Bus Stop
Chicago & Park
Bus Stop
Drexel & 14th Avenue
Bus Stop
Drexel & 15th Avenue
Bus Stop
Chicago & Badger
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in South Milwaukee is 98/100 - which is 2% higher than Wisconsin.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime A

South Milwaukee crime rates are 1,299 per 100k, which is 23% lower than Wisconsin
Property Crime
1,161 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
138 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C+

The median income in South Milwaukee is $57,286 - which is 5% higher than Wisconsin.
Med. Household Income
$57,286 D
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health B-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
South Milwaukee Fire Department
Fire Station
South Milwaukee Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Aurora St. Luke's South Shore
Hospital
Vanish Advanced Vein Treatments
Clinic
Dr. Justen Toner DDS LLC
Dentist
Oak Creek Fire Department Headquarters and Station No. 3
Fire Station
Aurora St. Luke's Health Center
Clinic
Progressive Pediatric Dentists SC
Dentist
Oak Creek Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Milwaukee County Sheriff
Police
Aurora Health Care
Clinic
Fire Station 14
Fire Station
The Dentists South Shore
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Oak Creek Fire Station #2
Fire Station
CMB Health Specialties
Clinic
Oak Creek Family Dentistry
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

South Milwaukee home prices are $166,000 - which is 1% lower than Wisconsin
Home Price
$166,000 C
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools C-

The South Milwaukee graduation rate is 86% - which is 2% lower than Wisconsin
School Test Scores
38% F
High School Grad. Rates
86% B-
Elementary Schools (8) A
Luther Elementary
Rawson Elementary
Guidance Academy
Lakeview Elementary
South Milwaukee Middle
Zion Evangelical Lutheran School
Divine Mercy School
Blakewood Elementary
Mitchell Elementary
Jones Elementary
Grace Lutheran School
Cudahy Middle
Carollton Elementary
Park View Elementary
Kosciuszko Elementary
Edgewood Elementary
Oak Creek East Middle
St Pauls Lutheran School
Lincoln Elementary
Shepard Hills Elementary
Oak Creek West Middle
Willow Glen Primary School
Garland Elementary
High Schools (1) F
South Milwaukee High
Oak Creek High
Cudahy High
Saint Francis High
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ratings A+

South Milwaukee has an overall rating of 84% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes A
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South Milwaukee, WI Area Guide

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South Milwaukee Area Facts

  • South Milwaukee has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • South Milwaukee crime rates are 23% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • Cost of living in South Milwaukee is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average

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South Milwaukee Review 5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 20, 2023) South Milwaukee is very quiet and very residential. It’s not a big bustling city and that’s why I love it. It’s far enough from Milwaukee but still close. Lake Michigan slays. The homes are really cute and I notice a lot of improvement in the areas. For being in Milwaukee c ...Read More ounty it’s very safe. It’s just a little small town with a lake…cute, adorable, peaceful. That’s all Read Less
Close to the city and right on the lake! 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) South Milwaukee, as the name implies, is a suburb located just south of Milwaukee. It has many walkways and paths throughout it's parks that attempt to promote a healthier lifestyle. The city is also located right on Lake Michigan which means swimming is an option for those looki ...Read More ng to cool down during the hot and humid summer months.

As for the community itself, it is mostly average. Like many suburbs of Milwaukee, it has its good and bad parts. In recent years, the city has seen an increase in petty crime. With that being said, this kind of criminal activity is in more isolated parts of South Milwaukee and is usually not a problem for most residents. The police are tackling this issue as best as they can and they keep the people of South Milwaukee informed of anything that they need to know to stay safe.

Overall, South Milwaukee is a decent place to live. Some neighborhoods are excellent for raising a family, however, if you're looking for an even safer option and want to avoid city traffic and slowly declining public schools, you'd be better off taking your family elsewhere. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Milwaukee? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Little League Park
      Grant Park
      Camelot Park
      Chapel Hills Park
      Kickers Creek Park
      Riverton Meadows Park
      Ladish Park
      Cudahy Park

      Entertainment

      Classic Lanes
      X-Ray Arcade
      Mitchell Gallery of Flight
      Cudahy Historical Museum
      Marcus South Shore Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      Tony's Hickory Inn
      McDonald's
      Brew Town Pub and Grill
      Burger King
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Cousins Subs

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South Milwaukee? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in South Milwaukee.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Milwaukee? The cost of living in South Milwaukee is 98/100 - which is 2% higher than Wisconsin.
      South Milwaukee
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Milwaukee? South Milwaukee crime rates are 1,299, which are 23% lower than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      1,299 per 100k people

      44% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 77

      44% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Milwaukee? The median income in South Milwaukee is $57,286 which is 5% higher than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $57,2864% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,1882% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is South Milwaukee a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are South Milwaukee home prices? South Milwaukee home prices are $166,000 - which is 1% lower than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $166,00010% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8807% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does South Milwaukee have good schools? The South Milwaukee graduation rate is 86% - which is 2% lower than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      38%

      21% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is South Milwaukee a good place to live? South Milwaukee has an overall rating of 84% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      85%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      10 total surveys

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